Virton: population and statistics
Virton has a population of 11,456 (2026) across 95.6 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 325 of 565 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,456 residents
- 95.6 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 222 m
Key points
Among the 43 municipalities in Luxembourg, Virton ranks No. 6 by population.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.8 ‰ inh. in Virton, compared with an average of 79.1 ‰ inh. in Luxembourg and 98.6 ‰ inh. nationally.
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.87 ‰ inh. in Virton, compared with an average of 6.32 ‰ inh. in Luxembourg and 4.28 ‰ inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,394 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rouvroy, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aubange (17,845 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Virton in numbers
All indicators for Virton
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 19.0% | 21.7% | ranked 330 of 564 | |
| Share of inhabitants under 20 (2026) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 21.5% | ranked 220 of 564 |
Housing
| Indicator | Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings built before 1946 (2024) | 44.5% | – | 34.6% | ranked 168 of 564 | |
| Buildings built after 2001 (2024) | 9.5% | – | 15.3% | ranked 474 of 564 | |
| Share of houses in the building stock (2024) | 72.0% | – | 79.9% | ranked 483 of 564 | |
| Number of dwellings (2024) | 5,910 | 152,641 | 5,783,434 | ranked 292 of 565 | |
| New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants (2021-2025) | 1.87 ‰ inh. | 6.32 ‰ inh. | 4.39 ‰ inh. | ranked 499 of 564 |
Energy
| Indicator | Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with central heating or air conditioning (2024) | 75.6% | – | 76.7% | ranked 306 of 564 |
Economy
| Indicator | Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAT-liable enterprises (2024) | 639 | 23,440 | 1,170,010 | ranked 453 of 565 | |
| VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.8 ‰ inh. | 79.1 ‰ inh. | 102.2 ‰ inh. | ranked 540 of 564 | |
| Net taxable income per inhabitant (2023) | 22,164 € | 22,905 € | 24,247 € | ranked 420 of 564 | |
| Median disposable income (administrative) (2023) | 29,493 € | – | 30,830 € | ranked 400 of 551 | |
| Median selling price of houses (2025) | 233,000 € | – | 302,500 € | ranked 453 of 554 |
Transport
| Indicator | Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars per household (2025) | 1.11 | 1.17 | 1.25 | ranked 457 of 564 | |
| Households without a car (2025) | 23.3% | 20.4% | 17.6% | ranked 109 of 564 |
Society
| Indicator | Virton | Luxembourg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of inhabitants of foreign nationality (2026) | 9.2% | 10.5% | 6.4% | ranked 169 of 564 | |
| Administrative poverty risk (2023) | 11.0% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 98 of 551 |
Population of Virton over time
Virton had 11,389 residents in 2016 and 11,456 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,371 |
| 2022 | 11,404 |
| 2023 | 11,416 |
| 2024 | 11,368 |
| 2025 | 11,466 |
| 2026 | 11,456 |
Where is Virton?
Business sectors: Virton
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×1.0
- Construction13.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.1% ×2.2
- Accommodation and food services8.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Virton
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Virton?
Virton has 11,456 residents (2026), ranking 325 of 565 municipalities.
How big is Virton?
Virton covers 95.6 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Virton growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Virton went from 11,389 to 11,456, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Virton?
Virton is in Luxembourg. It belongs to Virton (arrondissement). Latitude 49.568, longitude 5.532.
VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Virton?
In Virton, “VAT-liable enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.8 ‰ inh. (2024), ranking 540 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 102.2 ‰ inh..
New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Virton?
In Virton, “New dwellings authorised per year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.87 ‰ inh. (2021-2025), ranking 499 of 564 municipalities; the national median is 4.39 ‰ inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Virton?
In Virton, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Virton?
The nearest to Virton are Rouvroy (4.4 km), Meix-devant-Virton (5.6 km), Saint-Léger (10 km), Musson (12 km), Etalle (13 km).
Coat of arms: Drago0307, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons · Flag: Johannes Rössel (talk), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Coats of arms and flags are shown for identification only; this site is not affiliated with any public authority.
